Getting fed up with kioti

[RosseauK]

Today towards the end of the day I was using my bb and heard a noise looked back to see oil spraying from the back of the tractor. I stopped, shut the tractor off to see where it was coming from. At first I thought I blew a line, further investigation I found a leak on the loader control side of the tractor at the rear. When I lifted the 3pth the oil shot out of a gasket or seal where the linkage from the control lever connect. I assume it is a pump of some sorts I'm not quite sure. It was still leaking when the lift was not engaged but did not spray. I emailed my dealer immediately to tell them of the situation. I assume I will not get a reply until Monday. This will be the third fix. First was the key switch, second was a wiring issue which did not activate the fuel solenoid and now this. I just put my 76th hour on it today and I am starting to get frustrated. I hope There is nothing I did to cause this. Still not quite sure what the part is from where it is leaking. Now I'm thinking perhaps I hit the rear remote stick and put too much pressure on the system?? Not sure if that could do it or not? I love the tractor but the reliability is starting to become a concern. Thanks for hearing me out. Needed to vent on someone other than my wife. Any feedback would be appreciated

 

[kootch88]

Depressing, but if I vented to my wife she probably would have said we didn't need such a big tractor to begin with!! Sounds to me like you are already ahead of the game. Good luck, I'd be bummed too.

 

[TractorTidy]

Remember, it's a machine. Could happen to any brand, other orange, green or blue and sometimes multiple problems. Yes it's an inconvenience when problems happen, but be patient and get it taken care of. Kioti is a good brand, but things can happen.

 

[tractchores]

Your right to be frustrated. One issue might be common, but several with so few hours and i would start to be concerned. Id ask the dealer if any of these are common and f so what other common issues they see so you can keep an eye out and maybe avoid further down time.

 

[Deere Dude]

Depressing, but if I vented to my wife she probably would have said we didn't need such a big tractor to begin with!! Sounds to me like you are already ahead of the game. Good luck, I'd be bummed too.

X2 I went against my wife on a JD and I had a couple minor things that had to be taken in under warranty and a year later my wife is finally lightening up on it, a little bit. I'm just praying that if something goes haywire, it's when she's out of town.:ashamed:

 

[IslandTractor]

Bummer. I hope this is still under the warranty period. I don't recall other similar reports to your hydraulic leak. The ignition switch is a known problem area, not sure if Kioti has redesigned it. The fuel solenoid problem has occurred with others too. It must be frustrating to have scored trifecta here!